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Waves IMG_20180313_141253 (Types of mechanical waves (Transverse waves…
Waves
Types of mechanical waves
Longitudinal waves
vibration of the medium is parallel
p waves
caused by earthquakes
Transverse waves
Highest point of wave
crest
Lowest point of wave
trough
A wave that causes the medium to vibrate
ex. When you shake crumbs of a blanket.
Surface waves
travels along the surface
Mechanical waves
Mediums
Solids
gas
Liquids
Disturbance that carries energy
Caused by a vibration.
Source of energy
Electromagnetic waves
travels at the speed of light
consisted energy
consisted a magnetic field
difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves
